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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.40, 2,441.34 and 653.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.40, 2,441.34 and 653.48 is: 980.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.40 : 2,441.34 = 653.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.40/2,441.34 = 653.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.40x = 2,441.34 × 653.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.40x = 1,595,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,366.86/1,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.32

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